Notre Dame football gets commitment from 5-star kicker Owen Davies
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 7:23 AM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Owen Davies, a 5-star kicker ranked No. 2 in America by Kohls Kicking, has committed to Notre Dame for the 2028 recruiting class. The commitment follows Notre Dame's recent efforts to solidify their kicking game after addressing past issues through the transfer portal. Davies, who has just begun his collegiate career, marks Notre Dame's first commitment for the upcoming class. This commitment may influence the team's strategy going forward as they look to enhance their special teams performance.
- •Owen Davies ranks as the No. 2 kicker in America.
- •Davies is the first commitment for Notre Dame's 2028 class.
- •Notre Dame addressed kicking issues last season through the transfer portal.
- •The announcement was made on June 11, 2026.
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"Notre Dame’s future is being secured with a steady stream of big legs, and they just landed the next one.
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